The news comes courtesy of leaked promotional material that has been linked to the device, spotted by GizmoChina. Reported specifications of the device include a 5.99-inch display with Full Screen 2.0 design (with 18:9 aspect ratio), the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC, options for 4GB and 6GB of memory, 64GB native storage, four-axis optical image stabilisation for its primary camera module and 43 LTE band support. This hints at possible thin bezels around the display panel, and suggests that the phone will be a global model. However, there is no inclusion of details pertaining to its camera module, and the leaked material does not specify if the smartphone will come with a single-sensor primary camera module, or a dual-camera setup.
Xiaomi is set to host a major event in Shenzhen, China on May 31, where it is expected to launch multiple devices. Alongside the Mi Note 5 reported here, the company is also expected to launch its new generation flagship smartphone, the Mi 8, along with MiUI 10, the Mi Band 3 fitness tracker, the Surge S2 proprietary SoC and even a wireless charging pad for its new devices. This also raises a possibility that the likes of Mi 8 and Mi Note 5 smartphones may actually feature wireless charging as a key feature.
Note: Image of Xiaomi Mi 3 above is for representational purposes only.